Tag: Religious liberty
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Marriage Ruling Relieves Gay Americans and Leaves Conservatives Pledging New Challenges
Overview: An Unexpected Pause in a Decade-Old Decision In a move that drew relief from LGBTQ+ advocates and frustration from conservative groups, the Supreme Court declined to reopen the question of same-sex marriage, effectively leaving the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision in place for now. The ruling, delivered after months of speculation about potential changes…
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Trump designates Nigeria as country of concern over Christian killings
Trump designates Nigeria as country of particular concern amid Christian killings In a move that underscores ongoing concerns about religious violence in West Africa, former President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” (CPC), citing widespread killings of Christians and threats to religious freedom. The decision, announced at a high-profile briefing, places…